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Business Insider
Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce February 2015
From the helm….
communities. If you would please take a
moment and “like” our page, and follow us
As I complete my
on Twitter, you can help us reach the entire
first month as
region. Additionally, if you have an event or
President and CEO of
promotion coming up that you would like us
our chamber, I am
to mention, please email us directly.
increasingly
Another one of our immediate
impressed by the
improvements will become evident in next
warmth and kindness
month’s newsletter. We will be doubling the
displayed in our
size of our newsletter, not only providing
community. I have
more community information, but also
been honored to have
providing advertising opportunities for our
met many of you at events large and small,
chamber members. We have included a rate
and Amy and I are extremely grateful for the sheet and advertising guideline on page 3.
incredible reception at the annual awards
Please be sure to consider that immediately,
dinner.
as we are limiting the number of advertising
I have also had the great pleasure of
spaces and I am sure they will go quickly.
Peter’s tutelage for over a month and his
This revenue will be primarily used to
counsel has been invaluable. I have been
augment our wonderful sponsors and
challenged to absorb all his years of
continue to pay the costs of the newsletter,
knowledge and wisdom.
but also be used to allow us to take advantage
Most importantly, the chamber staff has
of other marketing opportunities as they
been a wealth of knowledge and they are
arise.
already working hard to keep me on task and
In closing, the staff and I are extremely
on time.
excited about the future of this chamber. We
The coming year will be one of change for have a vision of new processes and abilities
our chamber. The staff and I are hard at work and we will strive to make that a reality. If
identifying areas of needed improvement,
you as members have any thoughts on how
and new ways of doing business, in order to
we can provide you a better service, please
make the chamber more responsive to your
call me and let’s figure out how to get it
needs. We will initially be focusing on
done.
technological improvements that will allow
you to register electronically for events,
make online payments, follow us more
effectively on Facebook and we are thrilled
to announce we now have a Twitter account! Ross H. Cunningham
As you may have noticed, we have already President & CEO
begun to focus on Facebook and social
media. We are sharing local events,
highlighting chamber businesses and
establishing connections with all of our
Business Insider, Feb. 18, Senator Inn
Dana Connors: Business
and the ME Legislature
Maine State Chamber of Commerce CEO
Dana Connors will speak on business issues
and the Maine Legislature at the February 18
Business Insider. MSCC, with some 5,000
business members, plays a
major role at the State
House advising legislators
on business issues and
promoting a stronger
economy. The KV Chamber
works closely with MSCC
on mutual interests.
Connors has led the state-wide
organization for 17 years and is highly
respected for his efforts to reach workable
compromise when it comes to lawmaking.
Business Insider sponsors: Kennebec
Savings Bank and Central Maine Power
Company.
Women’s Network, Feb. 11, Senator Inn
Bicycling Means Business
Nancy Grant started her bicycle/
pedestrian advocacy career back in 2000,
deciding that her town of North Yarmouth
needed paved shoulders and sidewalks.
During her 5 year quest to
make that vision a reality,
she learned about
community politics,
transportation policies and
funding biking and
walking infrastructure and
the many benefits of active
community environments. That experience
led her to join the Bicycle Coalition of Maine
board in 2005 and become the Executive
Director in 2011. While she’s been an avid
cyclist her whole life, she is most energized
by the potential of bicycle commuting and
working with local communities to make
their towns more bike/ped friendly. Major
Women’s Network sponsors are Anthem
Blue Cross & Blue Shield and Bangor
Savings Bank.
Member
Anniversaries
The following businesses and
organizations recently renewed their
investment support of the Chamber.
35 years and over
The Bank of Maine
The Copy Center
Gosline-Murchie Agency
Kennebec Savings Bank
Knowlton Hewins Roberts
Funeral Homes and Cremation Svc.
KV Federal Credit Union
Lapointe Lumber Co., Inc.
Le Club Calumet, Inc.
Maine Instrument Flight
Quality Inn & Suites
Maine Evergreen Hotel
Stacy’s Hallmark
Woodmaster of Maine, Inc.
25 years and over
Rejean Blais Apartment Rentals
Hallowell Printing Co.
Kennebec Technologies, Inc.
MaineGeneral Health
Marketplace at Augusta
20 years and over
Maine Better Transportation Association
Walmart
Windsor Fair
15 years and over
Lamey Wellehan
Maine Renewable Energy Association
On Top, Inc.
Readfield Insurance Agency, LLC
Richmond Insurance Agency
Riverside Disposal, Inc.
Visage
10 years and over
At Home Veterinary Care
Headlight Audio Visual, Inc.
Quirion Insurance Agency
RE/MAX Capital Chris Vallee Assoc.
Kristie Rowell Insurance Agency
Shop From Home Flooring
5 years and over
Cornerstone Insurance Agency, Inc.
Erickson Bonding & Insurance Assoc., Inc.
Generations Financial, Inc.
Kennebec County Urology
Pine Tree Society
Point Lookout Resort & Conference Ctr.
Quirk Ford
Also renewing
Steven Dumas Catering
Electricity Maine
Hart Consulting
Lbouchard & Associates, LLC
KV Chamber Advertising Rates 2015
Ad Size
1/2 page
1/4 page
1/8 page
1/16 page
Approximate
Inches
5.5 x 8.5
4.25 x 5.5
4.25 x 2.75
2.5 x 2.5
Monthly
$ 150.00
$ 100.00
$ 75.00
$ 50.00
Kennebec Leadership
Institute Class XXIX
The KV Chamber, in conjunction with
the University of
Maine at Augusta, is
pleased to announce
the Kennebec
Leadership Institute
(KLI) class of 2015. Congratulations to
the following folks:
 Courtney Rustemeyer,
ALCOM, Inc.
 Mei-Ling Cheung, CMP
 Jason Mills, Augusta Fire Dept.
 Alison Paine, GHM Agency
 Randy Robbins, J.S. McCarthy
Printers
 Katie Cormier, Kaplan University
 Joshua Turner, Kaplan University
 Rita Skidgel, Dennis Keller State
Farm Insurance
 James Lagasse, Kennebec Savings
Bank
 Jessica Norton, Kennebec Savings
Bank
 David Gant, MaineGeneral
 Rhonda Garber, MaineGeneral
 Buck Pushard, Riverview
Psychiatric Hospital
 James Parsons, Thomas College
 Leo Labranche, UMA
 Heather Pouliot, United Way of
Kennebec Valley
KLI is sponsored by:
KV Chamber Gift Certificates.
Good for any occasion!
KVCC Gift Certificates
Good at more than 100 locations
A GREAT Gift for your employees
family and friends!
Cost
6 months
10% discount
$ 810.00
$ 540.00
$ 405.00
$ 270.00
12months
20 % Discount
$ 1,440.00
$ 960.00
$ 720.00
$ 480.00
Chamber Notes
The Children's Discovery Museum
in Augusta will host a Family Book and
Bake Sale on Thursday, February 19th
from 6-8:00 p.m. at the museum. Baked
goods and gently used reading materials
for all ages will be sold. Admission to
this event is free and includes
hands-on, literacy-related
activities for your kids to
do while you browse.
For more information contact Lissa at the
Children's Discovery Museum, 622-2209.
Embrace Winter and kick off the U.S.
National Toboggan Championships.
Point Lookout Resort is holding a free
reception from 5:00-9:00 p.m. on Friday,
February 6, featuring appetizers, ice bar,
bonfire and more. For more information,
call Point Lookout at 789-2000.
Are you taking care of a family
member or friend with dementia?
Spectrum Generations Family
Caregiver Support Program is providing
Maine Savvy Caregiver training this
winter at the Alzheimer’s Care Center in
Gardiner. This six-week course will be
held on Thursdays from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30
p.m. beginning February 19th. Sessions
include training, interactive exercises,
and discussion. Training is free. For more
information, please call Elizabeth
Crawford at 626-1770.
MaineGeneral Health recently
elected new members to its board of
directors. Joining the board are
Vassalboro resident Cathy DeMerchant
and Fairfield resident Joey Joseph. Elissa
Emmons of Richmond will join the board
in February.
Also serving on MaineGeneral’s
board of directors are: Peter Alfond;
Douglas Cutchin; Peter Guzzetti, DO,
DDS; David Hay, MD; Chuck Hays;
Jeffrey Hubert; Mark Johnston; Janice
Arno Kassman; James LaLiberty, Esq.;
Barbara Mayer; Roy Miller, MD; Gary
Peachey; Gordon Pow; Tobi Schneider,
Esq.; and William Sprague.
KVCC Board of Directors
Kim Vandermeulen, Chair*
Alternative Manufacturing, Inc.
Eric Jermyn, Chair-Elect*
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Michal Kleinlerer, D.M.D., Vice Chair*
MK Orthodontics
Chris Paszyc. Vice Chair*
CBRE/The Boulos Company
Matthew R. Tardiff, Treasurer*
J.S. McCarthy Printers
Cathy A. DeMerchant, Past Chair*
Capital Area Staffing Solutions, Inc.
Chuck W. Hays, Past Treasurer*
MaineGeneral Health
Craig H. Nelson, Esq., Special Counsel*
Doyle & Nelson
Ross H. Cunningham, President and CEO*^
Peter G. Thompson, Consulting CEO*
* Executive Committee ^ Full-time Executive
Dana Colwill
Augusta Civic Center
Glenn Cummings, Ed.D.
University of Maine at Augusta
Ian D. Kopp
Kenway Corporation
Steven H. Marson
Central Maine Pyrotechnics
Stacey Morrison
Ganneston Construction Corp.
Jeffrey Nevins
FairPoint Communications
Anita M. Nored
The Bank of Maine
Richard Parkhurst
Stained Glass Express
Gregory R. Piper
PERFORMANCE Foodservice NorthCenter
Suzanne M. Rende
KeyBank, N.A.
Michael D. Seitzinger, Esq.
Kozak & Gayer, P.A.
Andrew E. Silsby, (Director Emeritus)
Kennebec Savings Bank
Eric N. Stinneford
Central Maine Power Company
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Augusta ME 04332-0676
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think about GOLF!!
Monday, July 13, 2015
Be part of a WINNING TEAM!
Mark your calendar now and
be ready to play in our
SUMMER TOURNAMENT at
the Augusta Country Club
to benefit the Kennebec
Leadership Institute!
February 2015
KLI Comm., 12 p.m. @ Augusta
Downtown Alliance Office
Women’s Network Lunch,
11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. @ Senator Inn
KVCC Board Meeting, 5:30 p.m.
President’s Day Holiday
Business Insider Breakfast,
7:30-9:00 a.m. @ Senator
Membership Comm., 11:30 a.m.
@ TBD
CYNERGY, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
@ MaineGeneral
Business After Hours, 5-7:00 p.m.
@ Kennebec Valley YMCA &
Kennebec Networkers @ the “Y”
March 2015
KLI Comm., 12 p.m. @ KVCC
KVCC Board Meeting, 5:30 p.m.
Women’s Network Lunch,
11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. @ Senator Inn
Business Insider Breakfast,
7:30-9:00 a.m. @ Senator
Membership Comm., 11:30 a.m.
@ KVCC
Business After Hours, 5-7:00 p.m.
@ Charlamagne’s
KVCC Staff
Ross H. Cunningham, President & CEO
Peter G. Thompson, Consulting CEO
Patty M. Paquet, Vice President, Operations
Lynne M. Burney, Program Director
Deborah R. Camporiale, Information Coordinator
Our Mission:
The KV Chamber exists to enhance life
quality by strengthening our regional
economy.
www.AugustaMaine.com
February-Free reception 02/25/15
Kennebec Networkers
& KVYMCA Host
February After Hours
KV Chamber members and their
guests are invited to come and bid a fond
adieu to former KV Chamber President
Peter Thompson at our February Business
After Hours on Wednesday, February
25th from 5-7:00 p.m. at Kennebec
Valley YMCA with hosting partner
Kennebec Networkers.
The Kennebec Networkers and the
“Y” are planning an awesome Bon
Voyage themed evening of food, drink,
networking and more. Did we mention the
door prizes? Plus, a
chance to win our 50/50
raffle. Our friends from
Townsquare Media will
be there, too.
KVCC Business After Hours
receptions are where some of your best
Chamber networking happens. Be sure to
bring along extra business cards to share
with all your new friends. Please RSVP
by calling us at 623-4559.
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Chamber of
Commerce
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 Yes – I would like to help with Member Appreciation
February 2015
visits. Please sign me up!
 Wednesday, February 11th:
Women’s Network Luncheon,
11:30 AM–1:00 PM @ Senator Inn.
The Bicycle Coalition of Maine
featuring Executive Director Nancy
Grant $20 members ($25 members
after 02/06/15), $30 non-members
 Wednesday, February 18th:
Business Insider Breakfast, 7:309:00 AM @ Senator Inn. Maine
Business Issues–2015 and
Beyond featuring Dana Connors,
President, Maine State Chamber
$20 members ($25 after 02/13/15),
$30 non-members
 Tuesday, February 19th:
CYNERGY, 5:30-7:30 PM
@ MaineGeneral FREE!
 Wednesday, February
Volunteers needed: Member
Appreciation Day, Tue., April 14
25th:
Business After Hours, 5:00-7:00 PM
@ Kennebec Valley YMCA, Augusta with
Kennebec Networkers
FREE!
Registration Form
Please complete and return with payment
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Please return to:
Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 676, Augusta ME 04332-0676
Phone: 623-4559
Fax: 626-9342
E-mail: [email protected]
IMPORTANT: Your reservation guarantees your
Business Insider Breakfast and/or Women’s
Network Luncheon. To cancel, please notify the
Chamber three (3) working days prior to the event, or
you will be charged. Late registration fee applies if
you register after Friday prior to the event.
Attendees
Plan ahead!
March 2015
 Wednesday, March 11th:
Women’s Network Luncheon, 11:30 AM–1:00
PM @ Senator Inn. Dressing for Success
featuring Stacy Gervais, Stacy’s Hallmark
$20 members ($25 members after 03/06/15),
$30 non-members
 Wednesday, March 18th:
Business Insider Breakfast, 7:30-9:00 AM @
Senator Inn. Maine’s Economic Outlook with
State Economist, Amanda Rector
$20 members ($25 after 03/13/15), $30 nonmembers
 Wednesday, March 25th:
Business After Hours, 5:00-7:00 PM @
Charlamagne’s, 228 Water St, Augusta
FREE!
Attendees
Important 2015 dates:
Member Appreciation Day
Tuesday, April 14, 2015
Kennebec Leadership Institute
Graduation
Wednesday, May 6, 2015
@ Senator Inn
Whatever Family Festival
June 17 – July 4, 2015 @ various locations
Whatever Festival Day in Capitol Park
Saturday, June 27, 2015
@ Capitol Park—Augusta Side
KV Chamber Golf Tournament
Monday, July 13, 2015
@ Augusta Country Club
KV Chamber Business EXPO
Wednesday, October 14, 2015
Augusta Civic Center North Wing
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ST.
MICHAEL SCHOOL
56 Sewatt Street
Augusta, ME 04330
207.623349L
www.smsmaine.org
Academic Excellence. St. Michaet School provides our students in grades
Pre-K through B with an outstanding learning experience that includes the
best and most successful practices with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10-l-.
Athtetics. Faithfutto the mission of St. Michael Schootto educate the
whole chitd, our athletic program exists to promote and integrate our
values of community, teadership, reverence, service, and participation.
We teach the values of teamwork, mutuaI respect, setf-disciptine, and
honesty whi[e modeting the spirit of Ptay Like a Champion Today and the
Positive Coaching A[[iance. We currently have boys'and girls'soccer, girts'
fretd hockey, boys'and girls' basketbatt, boys' basebat[, and girts'softbatt
We witt be offering coed golf and coed tennis starting this year.
Technology. We provide our students with advanced technologicat skitls
in a classroom atmosphere to ensure they are we[[ prepared for the future
demands of higher education.
Community. St. Michael Schoot places an emphasis on the school as
a community, a community of persons, and even more to the point, a
genuine community of faith. This community includes students, famities,
parishioners, alumni, facutty, and staff, with a goat that reproduces, as far
as possible, the warm and intimate atmosphere of famity tife
Facilities. Our comfortabte facitities ensure that we provide a safe and
wetcoming school environment, which promotes positive and productive
learning in a warm and nurturing atmosphere.
Faith. We promote a dedication to the Cathotic values of peace. justice,
and service by learning, teaching, and sharing our faith. We also commit
ourselves to generosity and to the responsible use of our spiritual and
materiaI resources.
Activities. Our students are engaged rn many different activities that
enable and enhance their educationaI development and experience. They
participate in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) Ctub, the
Science Otympiad, Math Team, choir, and the Junior National Honor Society,
as weil as class fietd trips, school assemblies, a buddy program, the Nationat
Geographic Bee, the Nationat Spetting Bee, and many other activities.
ST.
MICHAEL SCHOOL
56 Sewatt Street
Augusta, ME 04330
207.623.349r
www.smsmaine.org
ln ti're 5pirit of the Cathotie
tradition, Lrnited by e hrist's [ove,
5t. Michael School's n"llssion
is to educate, nourush, develop
and inspine the body, m|nd and
spirit of its sturdents and staff.
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